Mizuko Is Stressed Because There Is a Spelling Test Today

question 22

Multiple Choice

Mizuko is stressed because there is a spelling test today.Her stress about the test will most likely

• A)motivate her to do better.
• B)shrink her hippocampus,making her forget how to spell.
• C)cause lasting brain damage.
• D)dull her reactions to stress,allowing her to habituate.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Internal State

Refers to an individual's psychological or emotional condition at a given moment, often invisible to outsiders.

Tension

A psychological state or physical condition resulting from the conflict between internal needs and external forces, often leading to stress.

Drive Theory

A psychological concept suggesting that motivation arises from biological drives that propel an organism to satisfy its needs.